A serious problem with your teeth or gums that requires immediate dental care constitutes a dental emergency. Dental emergencies should not be ignored, as they are potentially serious and carry a significant risk of permanent damage. In addition to being excruciating, the cost of treatment can significantly rise if ignored. That’s why many patients ask […]
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How to Save Money on Dental Care with No Insurance
Good dental care can really burn a hole in your pocket if you don’t have the right insurance or none at all, for that matter. Given the tools and equipment used by dentists today to administer treatment, not to mention the cost of becoming one, even a general checkup can mean dishing out a hefty […]
Continue ReadingIs One Floss Better Than Another?
Patients often come to us with questions about how to take better care of their teeth between visits. One of these queries is regarding dental floss. Is one floss better than another? Our Kirkland dentist take a closer look to shed some light on this one. Floss is usually nylon (multifilament) or Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) – […]
Continue ReadingEverything You Need To Know About Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Do you have Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? The disease afflicts one in 2,500 people in the United States or 2.6 million people worldwide. It is an inherited neurological disorder. It was identified in 1886 in Paris by Jean-Martin Charcot and Pierre Marie and in Cambridge, England, by Howard Henry Tooth. Also known as hereditary motor and sensory […]
Continue ReadingWhat Role Does Genetics Play In Tooth Disorders?
Most people don’t like to get cavities and periodontal disease. You can brush, floss and visit your dentist and still end up with tooth decay. Unfortunately for some patients, the cavities may have a link to genetics, according to new reports. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine have found a link […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Be Scared: the 411 on Commonly Used Tools Used in Our Office
Patients of all ages come to their biannual dental checkups with a bit of fear in their eyes. After all, a lot of the tools we use are not something you’d see every day outside of your Kirkland dentist’s office. While some patients simply wonder about the purpose of the tools, others are just plain […]
Continue ReadingAt-Home Dental Care: Tools for Success
In addition to visiting your dentist twice a year, you need to have a great oral hygiene routine in place in order to prevent poor oral hygiene. Unfortunately, not many people know that they need more than simply a toothbrush and toothpaste to keep oral diseases at bay. In fact, many of our patients were […]
Continue Reading3 Ways to Prepare Your Child For Their First Dental Visit
Going to the dentist for the first time can be intimidating for anyone, let alone a child. Adults are used to the process by now, but you have to admit that the idea of what happens when you go to the dentist can sound pretty scary, especially if you’re young and you’ve never actually gone […]
Continue ReadingWhat Exactly Is a Cavity?
So, we brush and floss twice a day (or know that we should, at the very least). We do so because our dentists tell us that if we don’t, we’ll get cavities. This is an especially big problem for children. But what is a cavity, anyway? Let’s discuss the ins and outs of cavities, including […]
Continue ReadingTeaching Children How to Take Care of Their Teeth
February is designated as National Children’s Dental Health Month by the ADA. Throughout this month, dental health professionals try to focus on educating young patients and their caregivers on oral health. Pregnant women will also receive guidance on how to take care of their oral hygiene, as their habits will undoubtedly affect their children’s oral […]
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